#LearnLAP occurs on Mondays starting at 7pm Central Time. Guest moderators and participants discuss topics from author Paul Solarz's book Learn Like a PIRATE.
Welcome to #LearnLAP. The one and only @DynamicDuda338 and I will be moderating tonight. We will use the Q1/A1 format. Please introduce yourself, tell us what you do and tell us where you are from.
Hello, #learnlap friends! Sara from Cincinnati here. Currently a school counselor, but moving to Asst Principal spot in July! Happy to join you tonight!
I'm Paul Solarz, a 5th grade teacher in Arlington Heights, Illinois and author of #LearnLAP.
Thanks @Principal_H & @DynamicDuda338 for moderating tonight!!!
Phil from Northern Virginia. I teach 7th grade US History II and am the founder of #waledchat which meets at 9pm ET on Thursdays. Always great to be here! #learnlap
Hey #LearnLAP! Louie checking in from Lancaster, PA. Middle School SS Teacher. Soon to be 5th grade in Philly next school year. Excited to learn and grow with you!
Q1 Students can tell when you're passionate about a subject. Can you teach passion? Is it contagious? If so, do you have any tips for spreading passion for learning? #LearnLAP
A1 Passionate people tend to inspire others. When you are passionate about a subject the students pick up on your enthusiasm and will be drawn in. Relate the material and let the students see how excited you are. Teaching is one profession where you can't fake it #LearnLAP
A1: I think you can teach passion. I was passionate about teaching since I was a little girl, so that was innate, but I do hope that my passion rubs off in a positive way. #learnlap
A1 Passion is why I started teaching Science. I want Ss to understand that Science is not a static subject, but is a living breathing understanding that changes over time! Many Ss have told me that they can tell how much I love Science and they now love it too! #learnlap
A1: I just try to model the passion I have for learning to my teachers. I constantly send out articles and do book talks when I can. I hope my passion gets contagious #LearnLAP
A1 Passion is contagious. Sharing excitement inspires others to join in, dig deeply, and make connections. Having an open mind and being eager to learn new things excites me. Providing choice and voice unearths passions in Ss. #LearnLAP
A1: I believe that passion can't be directly taught. It is spread like a fire. It is kindled and grows from an original spark. Best tip - be authentic in what you are bringing to your students and in sharing what you are passionate about. #LearnLAP
A1: You MUST love what you teach. The students can see through fake enthusiasm. You can spend time with your topic and gain an appreciation for it. #learnlap
A1 I don’t know that you can teach passion but you can certainly show Ss what it looks like and how it makes you feel. If they can see they joy and love it brings to your heart it can be the catalyst to them finding their passion #Learnlap
A1: I don’t know that you teach it, so much as you show them all the reasons you’re passionate about something and that’s it’s okay to be dorky and excited. You hope they connect the dots. #LearnLAP
Q1 Students can tell when you're passionate about a subject. Can you teach passion? Is it contagious? If so, do you have any tips for spreading passion for learning? #LearnLAP
A1 Students can tell when you are passionate about something and it is definitely contagious. Your enthusiasm can be the hook for your students #learnlap
A1: I can assure you that what @RaeHughart does in her classroom spreads much passion among her Ss. Invest in a cause you care about, and passion will flourish. Do it with passion or not at all. #learnlap
A1 I am not sure you can teach passion but you can model it and help students understand the feelings associated with feeling passionate about something #LearnLAP
A1: We must teach to our passions and they will notice. If you don’t love what you do, the lack of enthusiasm will magically be passed on to them! #learnlap
A1 I think you can teach tips to others for ways that you can show your passions to others & how you can share that in a way that will fully involve them. But you yourself need to be fully committed & excited to “sell it” #LearnLAP
A1 Passion is 100% contagious! It's why we go to conferences or listen to certain podcasts or participate in certain Twitter chats! We want to be surrounded by others that are as passionate as we are! #LearnLAP
A1: With the littles, especially, teaching is 3/4 acting. They feed off your energy and enthusiasm. Most everything you show & teach them is new. This year we hatched partridge chicks & butterflies, and grew bean seeds. They were amazed! #LearnLAP
A1: Can you teach passion? I'm not sure. But I DO think you can model interest, curiosity, bravery, enthusiasm, wonder, awe, zest, & FUN! Those things may just lead to discovering one's own passion. #LearnLAP
A1: I think you absolutely can. When I tell stories of the past, I change my voice, many students say I get very loud "but not in a mad way" because I get so excited about it. Then having students become active contributors of knowledge in class builds their passion 2! #learnlap
A1. You can't fake passion as a teacher, so we must be passionate first and foremost. You can't teach, but you can foster and nurture passion. Once you have found your passion, it is contagious.
I'm thinking #PersonalizedLearning is a big part of the eqn here! #LearnLAP
Q1 Students can tell when you're passionate about a subject. Can you teach passion? Is it contagious? If so, do you have any tips for spreading passion for learning? #LearnLAP
A1.1: My favorite quote from a geometry student - “Miss, I’m not saying you’re weird. But you’re getting very excited about *squares*”. I like to think that maybe he likes coming to Geometry a little more than he used to... baby steps #LearnLAP
Q1 Students can tell when you're passionate about a subject. Can you teach passion? Is it contagious? If so, do you have any tips for spreading passion for learning? #LearnLAP
A1 looking at familiar subjects through new lenses is a cool way to develop a passion that a Ss may not know that they have. Explore a topic from a variety of perspectives or take on different roles within that field. PBL is great! #champforkids#LearnLAP
I think just being passionate about what you’re teaching isn’t enough to “teach” a passion for that-my passion is Math. I think we have to be intentional and make your teaching meaningful and engaging to students. They’ll develop the passion if you do it successfully #LearnLAP
Q1 Students can tell when you're passionate about a subject. Can you teach passion? Is it contagious? If so, do you have any tips for spreading passion for learning? #LearnLAP
A1. I think you can teach passion, but you need to bring in the element of the Ss curiosity into the learning game to start the passion in leearning to occur. Getting them to exploe, investigate, ask questions, invent, make design create, etc. #learnlap
A1. HECK YES! If you dont have passion for a topic/subject how do you expect the students to. Plus, if you dont have a passion for it.....WHY TEACH IT! #learnlap
I model it through my discussions with them, which usually begins with “I read...” but I also get excited about their successes with understanding content. They then get more excited or help others, sometime prompting me to have a lab aide of the day. #LearnLAP
Q1 Students can tell when you're passionate about a subject. Can you teach passion? Is it contagious? If so, do you have any tips for spreading passion for learning? #LearnLAP
Energy is contagious. I’m not sure passion is. We can however teach about finding passion and model passion. I don’t want their passion to be mine. I want it to be theirs anyway. If they overlap great. If not also great. #LearnLAP
A1: I don’t think you can teach it, but it is contagious. Be infectiously curious and enthusiastic. Believe in them more than they believe in themselves. Love them for who they are in and out of class. Get dirty. Have fun and laugh with them. Cheer each other on. #learnlap
A1: yesssssss it’s contagious! 👊🏻🎉👊🏻 I try to make sure my body language and energy level always•always• always matches my PASSION level ☠️🎉☠️ #AlwaysOnTen#ModelExpectations#LearnLAP
Q1 Students can tell when you're passionate about a subject. Can you teach passion? Is it contagious? If so, do you have any tips for spreading passion for learning? #LearnLAP
a1 I think the most sincere passion is founded in truth. If you're teaching something you know is important, the passion seems pretty natural #LearnLAP
Q2: We’ve all had (or been) the student who spends his/her time daydreaming in class. How much of a role does maturity, age, or readiness play in motivation? When do you start to care about or become passionate about a subject? #LearnLAP
Q1 Students can tell when you're passionate about a subject. Can you teach passion? Is it contagious? If so, do you have any tips for spreading passion for learning? #LearnLAP
This reminds me of the debate of whether it is more important to be passionate about your content or the teaching itself... 🤔🤔🤔
It's probably a balance, but is one more important?
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I don’t know if you can teach passion. I think you get ignite it or unlock it. I can teach people how to appear enthusiastic, but teaching passion...not sure if that’s possible. #learnlap
A1: When Ts are passionate, that energy is contagious. Ss become inspired, curious and motivated to learn. You can teach passion by knowing your Ss and encouraging them to find out what moves them- #LearnLAP#LoveLiteracyLearning
A1 I don’t think you can teach passion. You can be inspired by it, but ultimately you have to discover your own passions. As a ts I try to create an environment where ss can utilize passion or be free to develop it. #LearnLAP
A1: passion is contagious- if you are passionate about what you teach you control behavior and encourage engagement. They can’t help but become involved- engaged. My job is to sell passion in learning! If they need to learn it- I need to be passionate about teaching it. #learnlap
A2: I don’t think it’s age. I think passion comes from real interest in a topic. That interest evolves from engagement. If a teacher is engaging and provides some choice, passion will emerge #LearnLAP
A1: Passion is contagious! If you are excited about what you teach Ss will pick up on that. If you are not interested in your subject area, your Ss won’t be interested either. #learnlap
A2: I feel like I became passionate about a subject in MS/ high school. During elem school, I was learning the facts without knowing the application at the moment. I feel like, as a student gets older, he/she begins to see the purpose. #learnlap
Attention spans do get longer with age (but not always) so important to plan around that. I teach in a block and try to change activities every 15-20 minutes to minimize daydreaming, unless they are thinking about the content. #LearnLAP
Q2: We’ve all had (or been) the student who spends his/her time daydreaming in class. How much of a role does maturity, age, or readiness play in motivation? When do you start to care about or become passionate about a subject? #LearnLAP
A2: Motivation is part of what makes us human! It can happen throughout life. Choosing to ACT on that motivation, however, comes with maturity, age, & personal readiness. Acting is the risky part! #LearnLAP#learnlap
A2: I think connection to the grown up teaching the content/subject plays a role in motivation• I have been motivated by my relationship over a subject or content• #RelationshipsFirst#RelationshipsAlways#LearnLAP
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Q2: We’ve all had (or been) the student who spends his/her time daydreaming in class. How much of a role does maturity, age, or readiness play in motivation? When do you start to care about or become passionate about a subject? #LearnLAP
I think you can show students your passion through during instruction and using various engaging activities. If students can feel your love of the subject matter then they may be more willing to try subjects they dislike. #LearnLAP
A1. I do believe passion can ignite or unlock the passion in another. So...passion can be contagious. Passionate people get me fired up and excited about my work. #learnlap
Q2: I found a natural inclination when I was in my early teens when I started putting it together. I think that maturity plays a bigger role in being able to develop readiness than age. Maturity is the ability to be aware of what you feel passionately about. #LearnLAP
A2 I believe in my heart that I want daydreamers in our school. We all have passions but the change and turn into new or different passions as we grow. Maturity or readiness may change how we approach our passions #Learnlap
A2 Daydreaming can be powerful. Moments of calm are an invitation to innovate. There isn't a magic age when people become passionate about a topic. We're naturally curious. Our youngest Ss are passionate. It is how we support & extend that leads to the rest noticing #LearnLAP
A2: If students are day dreaming (and yes I did that) then we need to do a better job connecting our content with the students. #Voice&Choice #learnlap
A2: For my Ss, passion and motivation come from usefulness... the old “when will I use this?”. I’m trying to get better about these connections because even a small comment about why this matters makes a huge difference in engagement #LearnLAP
Q2: We’ve all had (or been) the student who spends his/her time daydreaming in class. How much of a role does maturity, age, or readiness play in motivation? When do you start to care about or become passionate about a subject? #LearnLAP
A2: I think connection to the grown up teaching the content/subject plays a role in motivation• I have been motivated by my relationship over a subject or content• #RelationshipsFirst#RelationshipsAlways#LearnLAP
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Q2: We’ve all had (or been) the student who spends his/her time daydreaming in class. How much of a role does maturity, age, or readiness play in motivation? When do you start to care about or become passionate about a subject? #LearnLAP
(Hi, parent sneaking in to #LearnLAP.)
I'd say the passion for teaching, because if it's done well that would bring out your passion for the content. I wonder if teachers may isolate themselves from students if they can't get them to share their passion for the subject. #LearnLAP
This reminds me of the debate of whether it is more important to be passionate about your content or the teaching itself... 🤔🤔🤔
It's probably a balance, but is one more important?
#LearnLAP
A2 i can respect & appreciate somebody who is passionate about music but I will never develop that passion or deep interest and that is okay; we cannot all be passionate about the same thing...how boring a world that would be #LearnLAP
A1: When you are truly passionate about something it shows whether it is a unit of instruction or a hobby. Ss will “catch the fever” and sign on for the learning #LearnLAP
A2: You start to care when you feel cared for. Same for students. They want to know that we are there for them. Then they want something that is relatable. How many "sit and get" PD days do we see Ts on phones/checking email because learning isn't relevant. Same for Ss #learnlap
A1: I have advised other educators to teach the things you are passionate about in your subject and create engaging activities to help teach what you are less passionate about so students don't pick up on it being less interesting to you. It can still hook them that way #LearnLAP
A2: As a HS teacher, I can say maturity plays a BIG role in student motivation. My biomed students who have an end goal are more motivated to learn about the human body than GenEd Biology students who may be going into other fields. #learnlap
A2: Perhaps motivation and interest in a topic lies beyond one's age. However, the more mature the learner, the more directed the passion for the subject becomes. Love that passion is something that EVOLVES. #LearnLAP
A2: Ss are motivated to learn when their interest is peaked & the lesson is so engaging that they don’t want to stop. We have to make such connections with Ss that when the bells ring they moan out of disappointment & not cheer that it’s over. #LearnLAP#LoveLiteracyLearning
A1: you can teach it!!! Tips: live it. Make it safe for kids to show passion (that all have it already). Practice practice practice
What do your students love?
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A2: I think that if the subject matter & instructor can hold your attention, that's a huge part of the engagement piece. Maturity plays a role, too. If a S is not developmentally prepared for what you're trying to teach them, it's going to be a losing battle. #LearnLAP
A2: Giving students choice invests in their passions. Students need to have room to explore to learn what they are passionate about. I have students who are motivated to learn about sharks- my answer is to join #GoogleHangouts w/ #researchers#learnlap
A2) As a former daydreaming student (and a current daydreaming adult), I think it has more to do with individualized ways of taking in environments and information. Introverts may or may not have passion you can't see. Allow each student different means of expression. #LearnLAP.
Q2: We’ve all had (or been) the student who spends his/her time daydreaming in class. How much of a role does maturity, age, or readiness play in motivation? When do you start to care about or become passionate about a subject? #LearnLAP
A2. I think we are born naturally curious and passionate about even the little things in life. Unfortunately, education can sometimes kill passion and excitement for learning. We need to ensure we are igniters of passion and curiosity, not a hinderance. #learnlap
A2: There is no set time/age to find your passion. It's NOT a coincidence that Ss that have a passion for a subject also happen to love one of the Ts that taught it to them. I also think everyone is born passionate about something, but sadly lose it in school. #LearnLAP
A2. I've noticed when working with diff grades of Ss in STEM 1-5. Some of my first graders are better in eng. areas compared to other grades. Each grade level has diff attn spans, mat. levels, understanding, younger Ss aren't afraid to take risks, compared to older Ss #learnlap
A2 At very early ages students can become passionate about topics or particular content areas. If a student is constantly disengaged, then I need to change delivery/execution to ignite passion rather than content #LearnLAP
A2 As a MS Teacher, my Ss are different on a daily (hourly) basis. I consider my role is to encourage a love/appreciation/acceptance that Science is important in their future. I talk about how you don't want to close doors on your future #learnLAP
Q3: Relationships are key to learning. How much does your relationship with your students enhance your ability to motivate them or make them care about a given subject? #LearnLAP
A2. I don't think age or maturity impact motivation. At different ages we have different passions that motivate and inspire us. As educators, we need to tap into these passions. I'm sure @EMercedLearning has some thoughts on this one. #LearnLAP
Q2: We’ve all had (or been) the student who spends his/her time daydreaming in class. How much of a role does maturity, age, or readiness play in motivation? When do you start to care about or become passionate about a subject? #LearnLAP
I agree! I am in elementary and they can discover their passions early on. I think it's up to the adults in the building to create opportunities for ss to explore different things and find their passions. #LearnLAP
A2: I think as educators on the cutting edge you find the things that your kids LOVE.. @AbbyKettler had an amazing @FortniteGame lesson for her @PollyRyonMS reading kids last week! #Learnlap
A2 I think the degree w/which a ss is passionate grows. I think every child is passionate @ playing/creating something. I think we need to continue to nurture that love of playing/creating & focus on empowering ss to be passionate about learning more so than subjects. #LearnLAP
I develop new passions all the time. I also was a late bloomer finding passions. I would imagine it depends on the individual. For some it’s not on their radar to find passion. It’s my job to put it on their radar. #LearnLAP
A3: It's all about relationships. If you have a good rapport with your students, and you have created an environment of trust where staff and students aren't afraid to fail you will achieve higher levels of learning. #LearnLAP
A2 It starts when you're little and changes depending on so many things. The who, what, where, why, and When always matter. I can have passion and be bored to tears all in the same day. #learnlap
A2 I believe a safe and caring environment helps build trust for Ss to share their passions. We start early talking about passions. My Ss hear every Tues and Wed. Morning about my passion for twitter chats lead by example! #LearnLAP
A3: I used to struggle in math until I had an amazing hs math teacher and an inspiring college professor who showed me that they truly cared about me and who I was as a person. Because I had that positive relationship, I became much more eager to learn. #learnlap
A3 Relationships are everything! Back in 2013, @gcouros wrote a post about it called "Kids Don't Learn From People They Don't Like". https://t.co/iFz9LXGzN5#LearnLAP
Very challenging to celebrate passion but then expect Ss to develop it while engaged in standardized classrooms that often treat them in an institutionalized way. Our classrooms/schools should reflect our passion. #LearnLAP
A2: It’s not necessarily about motivation or ss but about what we expect and stamina. How long can they stay on task before a transition? Is it too difficult? Are they distracted? Are the lessons and expecetions clear? Do they see the relevance? #Learnlap
A3: students have to like you in order to learn from you...people don’t learn from people they don’t like...relationships are HUGE-not just for Ss but for everyone! #LearnLAP
A3: When you have taken the time to build that relationship, you know what they are passionate about and can connect your content to that or at least provide opportunities for them to apply it. #learnlap
A2: age and maturity play a role in motivation and attention but so does student choice. A subject is more interesting when one chooses to study it or has a choice/voice in the learning activities #LearnLAP
A3: This is number one! Relationships start the domino effect of learning! If they know you care, they open up and the two way exchange of ideas start flowing! #learnlap
A3 my relationships help me "move" those who are reluctant to do so in PE, but I don't think it alone is going to inspire them to become the next Olympic gymnast #learnlap
Ooohhh... I like these metaphors!
Passions unlocks and ignites passion in others.
I can think of some amazing educators who have unlocked passion in me! #LearnLAP
A1. I do believe passion can ignite or unlock the passion in another. So...passion can be contagious. Passionate people get me fired up and excited about my work. #learnlap
Yes!!! My favorite math teacher hated probability... but I didn’t find this out until years later! He had such cool problems and projects that everyone thought it was his favorite topic. He made it one of my favorites but I wouldn’t have liked it if I knew he didn’t #LearnLAP
A3: Relationships are worth more than gold in our profession. I have a student who has recently been awesome in my class (unfortunately not in some of his other classes), but I 100% believe it is because of the relationship I have spent the year working on with him! #learnlap
Q3: Relationships are key to learning. How much does your relationship with your students enhance your ability to motivate them or make them care about a given subject? #LearnLAP
A3: A professor I had sent me an email that said "They do not know you or your ability like I do". It meant so much and showed me she was different than every other professor I had. She believed in me when I occasionally did not believe in myself. #learnlap
A3'Relationships are huge, kids don't learn from people they don't like. With relationships kids feel safe to try new things, believe it when you say something is amazing ... #learnlap
A2 I think relationshipsare always key but I also think that not every subject may be a Ss interest however if they can see a purpose, authentic outcome they will be more motivated to stick with a task they are not as passionate about #LearnLAP
#LearnLap. Your relationships with students will drive the motivation. Even on a student’s bad day your relationship will make a difference in the motivation level.
Q3: Relationships are key to learning. How much does your relationship with your students enhance your ability to motivate them or make them care about a given subject? #LearnLAP
A2 Daydreaming can be powerful. Moments of calm are an invitation to innovate. There isn't a magic age when people become passionate about a topic. We're naturally curious. Our youngest Ss are passionate. It is how we support & extend that leads to the rest noticing #LearnLAP
A3: Can students truly learn something from you if you haven't worked on the relationship? Without it, the best you can hope for is compliance. #LearnLAP
A3: I am a relationship specialist. I make job one engaging in my students’ lives and learning about their families. I share my experiences and family with them. Together we learn to care & empathize so that we can work to appreciate each other and what we can offer. #learnlap
A3: Relationships are key, but I think PE is different. There are those that love it, & those that don't😐I try to help those that don't to find their fun! Create unique experiences for them. Hard to develop relationship w/ 180 Ss, but I try! #LearnLap
A3: no significant learning can happen without a relationship being established. Ss have to believe that you believe in them. In order for them to trust us, we have to earn that trust. Ss don’t care what we know until they know that we care! #LearnLAP#LoveLiteracyLearning
A2: very strange to layer an adult idea of passion onto kids and expect to see it in curriculum areas that kids see as abstractions
Passion for kids: simply “I like this. I want to do this.”
They will not connect this to school work that is boring & test focused
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• Integrate student data
• Represent progress on an electronic Data Wall
• Streamline schools’ RTI/MTSS/PBIS system
• Suggest specific supports based on diagnosed needs #edtechchat#learnlap
A3: Relationships are huge! In my experience, Ss enjoy my class because they know I care about them. My Ss are willing to take risks in my class because we have built a classroom community and they feel safe. #learnlap
A3: In research of Ss expectations of effective professors, the Ss rated those instructors who respected them as making effective pedagogical choices. Relationships are key!! #LearnLAP
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It's great to have others to discuss implementation with!
A3 I'm fortunate to be w/ my Ss for 2 years. The relational culture at my school is hugely important & helps us form meaningful connections. I know my Ss & by year 2 I am able to work w/ them to individualize instruction & help them see their growth over time. #LearnLAP
A3. Relationships are key in learning to find interests and passions. We can relate real life issues and problems to interests of Ss for them to solve. #learnlap
In my opinion, without a relationship with your students, learning will probably not take place. When students know (not hear) you care about their well-being they will do anything for you. #LearnLAP
Q3: Relationships are key to learning. How much does your relationship with your students enhance your ability to motivate them or make them care about a given subject? #LearnLAP
Sorry, late to the party! Jodi from Sherwood Park, AB.
I think Passion can be inspired or ignited and that S's definitely play off of my mood/energy/ excitement.
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A3. Ss are willing to work for those they believe love them. They are willing to work, open up, be vulnerable and willing to take risks. This can lead to a Ss passion being blown wide open. #learnlap
Q4: What are some extrinsic motivators you’ve used in class? Were they successful? Did students become reliant on them, or were there any other negative effects on students’ motivation moving forward? Short term benefits vs. long term effects? How did you know? #LearnLAP
A3 Relationships are vital! I am able to bring in their interests, I learn their strengths, we work together to improve on their needs. We take risks, we challenge each other, we learn together that it is “ok” to fail. It’s a learning experience, reflection is key! #LearnLAP
A3- Honestly, I have some students who will work well for any T. They're steady, dependable and hardworking no matter who's on deck. The ones who depend the most on my relationship and count on my attachment are those who really needed it the most from the start. #LearnLAP
A3: relationships are everything! If the Ss feel you are their partner in learning and feel secure, they will be motivated to do well. I have one Ss who is from a troubled home. That child works so much better w/me after I spent time hearing her out (daily) #LearnLAP
A4: I’ve implemented school wide positive behavior supports with great success & “Fun Fridays” (catch them being good) In the end I prefer when students do the right thing because they believe it is the “right thing to do”, not because they want a prize or reward. #LearnLAP
A3: if a student doesn’t like their teacher - the whole year could suck. So relationships are kind of important
Let’s not forget the relationships between the students. Just as important. Maybe more.
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The band buddies were together since 6th -12 for most of us. They are the ones I spend most of my time with at a class reunion. Family. Warts and all #LearnLAP
A3: Relationahips are my #1 motivator. Whether it’s that they have someone who believes in them or that they like you and you like math (the transitive property has something to say there), or they want out to be proud, I am all about building the personal relationship #LearnLAP
Q3: Relationships are key to learning. How much does your relationship with your students enhance your ability to motivate them or make them care about a given subject? #LearnLAP
A3: I teach college students and people act like it should be different. It isn't. They want to be known and cared about as individuals before they can receive anything from you. I tell them, "You are people first, then my students." #relationships#LearnLAP
A3. Relationships not only allow for Ts to access a Ss passion. Relationships also serve as a key to unlock the passions of your colleagues. Love and know your kids and know and love your colleagues. #learnlap
A3 I think relationships is the most important aspect of school. Ss need to first feel a connection to people, not content or subjects. Once we establish meaningful relationships, ss have more confidence to seek out passions. #LearnLAP
A3. More than I think we care to admit! When the connections are made, the students will trust you and work for you! If the connections are not made, work will feel like a chore for student and teacher. #LearnLAP
Q3: Relationships are key to learning. How much does your relationship with your students enhance your ability to motivate them or make them care about a given subject? #LearnLAP
A4 oh i've used everything from stickers to makeshift "trophies" to motivate...usually it is for some mundane task like sitting and ready the fastest. works usually bc I use EMs sparingly #LearnLAP
A4: During student teaching, I gave my Ss ten minutes of math games at the end of the week if they were on task. The students bought in for the most part, but I know that motivation was not intrinsic. I am looking for ways to intrinsically motivate my future Ss. #learnlap
A3: Many times I have had Ss who aren’t fans of math, but they got into the subject because of their relationship with me. Relationships are everything. #learnlap
A3: relationships make ss feel safe to take risks and make mistakes. When ss don’t have to worry about their safety and comfort, there’s more room for learning! #learnlap
A3: I also have to mention that as Ts, we are responsible for helping our Ss fill in all the gaps they have as individuals that we can fill, not just the curriculum ones. As members of the community, we have to grow whole people. #StudentsFirst#Relationships#LearnLAP
A4: Dare I say my lollipop bin? When a S says something particularly deep (or makes me laugh because of the high level of wit) I give them one. Students are not overly reliant on them, and it is a fun way to celebrate students who get deep at their own current level #learnlap
Those are the key questions, right? So much of the answer, I believe, lies in how we model curiosity and inquiry as well as the relationships we forge with each of our students. #LearnLAP
I think part of our job is to expose students to as many (Good) things as possible so when they're older they can focus on what they want to do in life #learnLAP
A4. We start year talking about growth mindset and intrinsic motivation. Our school uses PBIS, but our class does not participate in filling a chart. Everything we do is because we talk A LOT about learning for sake of learning. This year this class gets it. #LearnLAP
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I LOVE my job and my kids know it from day 1. I don't think you can teach passion, but you can teach WITH passion and it is contagious.
And kids can tell when you're acting and when you really love it!
A4: I don't really believe in extrinsic motivators. Occasionally, I will give out stickers or write a smiley face or star with a smelly marker. Otherwise, my Ss thier work for the sake of learning to do their best. #LearnLAP
A4 I use Class Dojo to Awards points for work completion, helping others, working on learning goals, and others. They have responded well to Class Dojo, it gives them affirmation that they are on the right track. #learnlap
A4: My students will do anything for cookies! 🍪 More seriously, the biggest extrinsic motivator in my room is definitely grades, and I’m working on ways to change that... I am thinking about moving towards Mastery based as it seems like it would solve a lot of problems #LearnLAP
Q4: What are some extrinsic motivators you’ve used in class? Were they successful? Did students become reliant on them, or were there any other negative effects on students’ motivation moving forward? Short term benefits vs. long term effects? How did you know? #LearnLAP
A4: I have used extrinsic motivators to get their attention but I have found that smart goals and reflection to have a longer lasting influence. #learnlap
A4. Yes, I did give Ss an extrinsic motivator, it was about ten minutes of time to move around and play a game, while I cleaned up to transition into the next learning activity as long as behavior was good. #learnlap
A4 unfortunately the research is conclusive that applying EMs to previously IM tasks turns the person away from the task they originally found intrinsically motivating #LearnLAP
A4: Lifesaver Wintergreen Mints. My HS Ss love them. They are small, you can buy them in large bags, and you can make cool sparks when you bite into them in the dark. Go Science! #learnlap
It’s nice knowing someone believes hat YOU CAN do/learn/excel/shine at ___(fill in the subject). It’s the belief in people learning and growing into their YET. #LearnLAP
A4: By time they reach college, many Ss see grades as the only extrinsic motivator that matters. Must change this narrative so that the intrinsic motivation is in harmony w/ the extrinsic. #LearnLAP
A4: Over the years, I’ve used fun activities on Fridays as a reward or free time. I learned that extrinsic motivation isn’t the way to go. Instead I make my lessons more appealing and the class more relaxed. It works so much better. #learnlap
A4 We are a PBIS School, so we have many class, grade level & school wide incenofor students to make positive choices. My Ss prefer simple praise, itching base with home over huge incentives. Again, the relationships being established helps w/ this #LearnLAP
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I used to use external motivators like extra credit, but now that I'm transitioning to #sbg I don't do extra credit anymore! It's all me trying to grow internal learning motivation. I #tlap as much as I can to make it interesting so they are just happy to be there.
Q5: Are there any motivational tactics that you currently use that you can change from extrinsic to intrinsic? How might you make this change? What advice or thoughts can you share? #LearnLAP
A5 I challenged my class to read 500 books collectively by the end of the year and I would buy them pizza. I have some great readers! Pizza next week! #LearnLAP
Projects all the way! I’m giving a unit project instead of unit test and I didn’t think it was a big deal until I announced it and saw classes of high school juniors cheering and/or visibly relaxing #LearnLAP
I just made the switch to standards based grading & noticed more conversations about learning & more students working toward meeting the standard. Very interesting & I swore I would never do it! Lol!! Liking what I'm seeing! #LearnLap
A2- Obviously as the frontal lobe matures, the Ss ability to control impulses and thoughts matures as well. PLAY allows Ss to explore new topics in a safe way. Our youngest learners NEED play! #LearnLAP
A4: House System where house points are awarded for academics, random acts of kindness, attendance, honesty, cleanliness, chants, teambuilders, good choices...House party winner each 6 weeks’ #learnlap
I mostly agree with you...IMO it can be overstated...see the Dr. Pierson quote. Especially for new teachers, I think we water down the importance of learning in education and overdo the importance of...just about everything else fluffy and nice.
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a4 I've been experimenting. DPink says if they are expected, they can be counter-prouductive. If they are a surprise, they can be productive. That makes sense to me but still calculating best moves. #learnlap
A4: There are so many extrinsice motivators that I have tried, but I've found that if the Ss don't have a choice in the matter, they won't be motivated. #LearnLAP
A4: simple but costly (sometimes) treasure box- feed the beast #fidgetspinners and #slime. Cheap: Read alouds at lunch- spooky lights, electric candles, cafe like atmosphere. Passionate about selling the ambiance. #LearnLAP
A6: My recommendation is allowing students to track their own growth, set goals, and reflect. They will OWN it and fee the pride of accomplishing their own goals. #learnlap
A5: As a soon to be 1st year teacher, this is something I want to get better at. I want to help my Ss develop a growth mindset and develop intrinsic motivation because it will last a lot longer. I have told my Ss that working hard will pay off. #learnlap
I love that this letter from a student had nothing to do with content I taught, but how I made her feel and how I empowered her to own her own learning and be herself. Love my kids! #LearnLAP
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Relationships with Ss and Ts are the reason kids come to school. I can definitely say that if kids weren't forced to be in my class, most would probably still come... And I teach math! One of the most stereotypically hated classes of all!
Q3: Relationships are key to learning. How much does your relationship with your students enhance your ability to motivate them or make them care about a given subject? #LearnLAP
Just talked about this at the state testing level in my latest podcast! PBAs, I believe, are so much better for students! https://t.co/QViBwqXvtC#learnlap
A4: I do have some class reward parties ; some with S choice and some chosen by me but they always tie in with what we're learning in some way. For example, on Wed. It's our pizza reward and I've tied it in with a Cooking Up contractions and Fractions activity. #learnlap
A5: I tell my Ss from the beginning, as long as you're doing your best, I'm happy. We also talk about how one student's best may not look like another student's best, that we are all different. #LearnLAP
A5: What has been working for me is creating a truly collaborative environment. Ss work with their tablemates on activities. I preach that great math is social. You have to vary it up. #LearnLAP
A4- Those blasted behavior charts!!! They teach Ss to rely on external rewards, standards, gauges, instead of teaching replacement skills. If I could ban one thing that is currently done in Ed it would be that! #ditchtheclips#LearnLAP
Q4: What are some extrinsic motivators you’ve used in class? Were they successful? Did students become reliant on them, or were there any other negative effects on students’ motivation moving forward? Short term benefits vs. long term effects? How did you know? #LearnLAP
A4: Great Q! I play students off each other a lot w @GetKahoot@quizlet challenges. They vote for each other for who has best mastered a particular piece of content, etc. Would love to hear what others use. I find extrinsic generally is a short term so I change it up. #LearnLAP
A5: I have a “beat the teacher” system that helps monitor behavior. (I let each period win). Students earn points when every student turns an assignment in on time, everyone has all materials, etc. #learnlap
Q5: Are there any motivational tactics that you currently use that you can change from extrinsic to intrinsic? How might you make this change? What advice or thoughts can you share? #LearnLAP
A5: May sound too abstract , but I try to have Ss disclose the WHY of their learning. What made them choose this course at this time? What do they seek to achieve? Whether the answers are related to intrinsic or extrinsic motivation, the Ss are in control. #LearnLAP
A4: I’ve used @ClassDojo points, earning stars based on reading success, raffle tickets to “purchase” at school store. Most Ss have reacted well & it motivated them to do well. Ss that needed something different, we came up with options. #LearnLAP#LoveLiteracyLearning
A4: pt2– Legos are another motivator because they do not have recess with me. They get so excited to come back for math and see that blue box sitting on the table & peer tutors pop up all over the room so that everyone gets done in a timely manner #LearnLAP
Absolutely! Involve students in their own education-making choices, providing opinions, setting up their goals and monitoring their progress towards achieving them. Powerful strategies!! #LearnLAP
A6: My recommendation is allowing students to track their own growth, set goals, and reflect. They will OWN it and fee the pride of accomplishing their own goals. #learnlap
A2 I made a bulletin board with sticky notes with positive messages on them that we use in math class. My Resource Room students love to be the Division Diva of the day or Fraction Action Master! Student choice & voice is key for learning and having fun while doing it.
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A5: May sound too abstract , but I try to have Ss disclose the WHY of their learning. What made them choose this course at this time? What do they seek to achieve? Whether the answers are related to intrinsic or extrinsic motivation, the Ss are in control. #LearnLAP
definitely; difficult doesn't mean it will be unmotivating. then we tackle the Mastery concept of motivation & make it a challenge worthwhile to accomplish; shrink the change & break the difficult task into small, winnable tasks #LearnLAP
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I don't know the answer to this. I think there isn't an answer. I think everyone is different. But I do think that the right caring and passionate teacher can bring a student's motivation to the surface.
Q2: We’ve all had (or been) the student who spends his/her time daydreaming in class. How much of a role does maturity, age, or readiness play in motivation? When do you start to care about or become passionate about a subject? #LearnLAP
Q6: For some, grades are a huge extrinsic motivator. Many of those students are focused on the grade rather than the knowledge. What are some ways that we can motivate our students intrinsically, rather than have them rely on grades for motivation? #LearnLAP
A2 I made a bulletin board with sticky notes with positive messages on them that we use in math class. My Resource Room students love to be the Division Diva of the day or Fraction Action Master! Student choice & voice is key for learning and having fun while doing it.
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A5. Intrinsic behavior is taken when a Ss finds something they reakky enjoy when experimenting and wants to know how they can proceed to explore and test more items utilizing this method at home! Chromatography with rose petals- my Ss loved this! #learnlap
A5: May sound too abstract , but I try to have Ss disclose the WHY of their learning. What made them choose this course at this time? What do they seek to achieve? Whether the answers are related to intrinsic or extrinsic motivation, the Ss are in control. #LearnLAP
A5: This may go back to the earlier question on motivation and caring. If my students know that I am invested in their learning, they are going to want to be invested in their learning without reward other than their grade. #learnlap
A5: I am really trying to shift the focus from grades to understanding, but they’re a little set in their ways. One way I do this is offering choices at different levels, so they get the practice they need/want most. We all work towards growing our understanding #LearnLAP
Q5: Are there any motivational tactics that you currently use that you can change from extrinsic to intrinsic? How might you make this change? What advice or thoughts can you share? #LearnLAP
A5: goal setting is huge- but it has to be relevant, realistic, and reachable and students have to buy into it. Set clear high expectations that are unwavering. From day one to the last day. Hold them to it. #LearnLAP
A6: Some say we should focus on mastery based learning that emphasizes making sure the student understands the concepts prior to moving on. With advances in technology we might be able to move toward such a system but probably not any time soon #LearnLAP
A6 school teaches the Ss to focus on the grade at an early age (sometimes first thing in K); give feedback only if possible or don't release the grade until feedback has been acted upon #learnlap
A6: I let Ss pick how/they practice (quantity, problems, self-check, seatting, etc...). They are so motivated to learn for themselves, not because they were told to. They can correct all work, and pitch me an idea if they don't like the options that were provided. #LearnLAP
A5: I provide praise & make sure Ss know that effort is more important to me than the actual “product.” We work towards goals & focus on the feedback- that’s what helps us grow. I don’t want Ss to become reliant on the extrinsic in order to go. #LearnLAP#LoveLiteracyLearning
A6 Standards-based grading is one way to take the importance off grades. Ss can also take ownership of rubrics by helping create the 1, 2, and 4 columns after you fill in the 3. #LearnLAP
A5: This may go back to the earlier question on motivation and caring. If my students know that I am invested in their learning, they are going to want to be invested in their learning without reward other than their grade. #learnlap
A6: When students ask "Is this graded?" I like to just look at my student. When they ask why I am not answering them, I say "I'm just trying to understand why you wouldn't want to give your absolute best on something." Has really altered the mindset of many of my Ss! #learnlap
A5: I provide praise & make sure Ss know that effort is more important to me than the actual “product.” We work towards goals & focus on the feedback- that’s what helps us grow. I don’t want Ss to become reliant on the extrinsic in order to go. #LearnLAP#LoveLiteracyLearning
Yes @ChaoticTeacher ! I wish Ts learned more about how the brain works than silly facts in college! Why do I need to know all the dates something happened when I've got Google? Understand how a Ss brain develops-priceless! #LearnLAP
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A6: work on having them set goals for themselves. Implement project based learning. Make learning so much fun that the students do not care about a grade but are WANTING to learn instead. #learnlap
Q6: For some, grades are a huge extrinsic motivator. Many of those students are focused on the grade rather than the knowledge. What are some ways that we can motivate our students intrinsically, rather than have them rely on grades for motivation? #LearnLAP
A6: If they are learning things that seem pointless, then grades will be the go-to motivator. When the learning is tied to service or to their interests, then the learning gets real. #LearnLAP
A6 talking about learning targets and driving to work from where is student is really helps. We talk a lot about where we are and where we need to be. #LearnLAP
My school chose essential standards for each grade, in each subject, that the Ts guarantee Ss will master before moving on. It takes the pressure off of having to teach every single standard to mastery. #LearnLAP
A5: I really like adaptive tools like adaptive InQuizitive from @wwnorton and @quizlet . I find that really putting the content relevance in real world scenarios helps w motivation to learn. My Ss often leave saying they realize their importance; critical in govt. #LearnLAP
A6: Ditch the grades/points and move to a mastery-based standard of assessment. Allow unlimited redos and resubmissions. Place the focus on learning via trial/error and feedback. #LearnLAP
A6. This is something that we have been talking with to parents...those who pay for good grades. Stop it! Education has changed since they were in school. Standard based grading is the way to go. Again..find the interest..personalize it, and let Ss soar. #LearnLAP
A6: I was used to traditional based grading until I did clinicals where SBG was the norm. Due to being an Honors Ss, grades motivated me. A professor I had told me "Life isn't all about the A's". I value process over product. I just needed a mind shift. #learnlap
A6: I have seen improvements through running EdCamps - I liked it so much I am creating an 18 -week PE curriculum. Just added the standards based grading piece (not true spirit of EdCamp), but for school's sake had to! #EdCampPEClass#LearnLAP
A6 We r standards based, so we focus on progress & our journey towards mastery & improvement in all we do. This is great when working on PBL, passion projects, writing samples, etc. our work is never truly completed. There is always room to grow #LearnLAP
A6: I give choices at different levels each day. Some work hard on the lowest ones all block, others get this look like “you better try the challenge activity or trust me you’ll be bored!” I think emphasizing the value of practice vs “everyone do this work” is helping! #LearnLAP
Q6: For some, grades are a huge extrinsic motivator. Many of those students are focused on the grade rather than the knowledge. What are some ways that we can motivate our students intrinsically, rather than have them rely on grades for motivation? #LearnLAP
I think of extrinsic rewards as the quick fixes or Bandaids. They work in a bind, but always need to be followed up with discussion and learning related to making the behaviors permanent. It is important that we don’t fall into the trap of relying on “stickers.” #Learnlap
Q5: Are there any motivational tactics that you currently use that you can change from extrinsic to intrinsic? How might you make this change? What advice or thoughts can you share? #LearnLAP
A6: our district has moved away from letter grades to proficiency ratings. The focus is on growth & working towards mastery. We provide feedback on the process and not just rely on the product in the end. Ss are provided opportunities to grow. #LearnLAP#LoveLiteracyLearning
A5: projects over tests because they choose it and then once they bring them in, the best ones go on display in the hallway (creative attaching skills needed!) Space is limited so most do a great job. And, the pics of all land on Class Dojo for everyone (the Ps) to see #LearnLAP
We have learning outcomes and do not use grades per say. Once we all adjusted, parents included, it is easier to put the focus away from only top marks. #LearnLAP
A6: I had a student last semester tell me this, ‘You say learning is more important than grades. That sounds nice, but that is not what my parents think. What about colleges? I’ll change when the system says learning is more important.’ #LearnLAP
A6-My 1st/2nd graders aren't focused on grades, however, they are reliant on praise/external approval. I try to steer away from that by celebrating growth and risk-taking. I ask them how they feel about their work and why- my opinion is not nearly as relevant as theirs. #LearnLAP
We really need to change ss' mindsets on this. We need to value productive struggle and learning from mistakes and not just the final product. Ss are so used to this system that they do anything to get a grade. Many students have asked me, "is this going to be graded?" #LearnLAP
Q6: For some, grades are a huge extrinsic motivator. Many of those students are focused on the grade rather than the knowledge. What are some ways that we can motivate our students intrinsically, rather than have them rely on grades for motivation? #LearnLAP
A6: I have seen improvements through running EdCamps - I liked it so much I am creating an 18 -week PE curriculum. Just added the standards based grading piece (not true spirit of EdCamp), but for school's sake had to! #EdCampPEClass#LearnLAP
A6: grades should be rubric based giving Ss clear guidelines for success. But rubrics are a pain to make for every assignment. Is there a better way that you use to truly gauge student understanding? How do we grade guided reading to truly show student achievement?#LearnLAP
A6. Our school system is doing mastery learning. Where the Ss can spend more time on learning a particular area at their own pace, control own learning, instead of being forced to stay on track at all times. #learnlap
Q6: For some, grades are a huge extrinsic motivator. Many of those students are focused on the grade rather than the knowledge. What are some ways that we can motivate our students intrinsically, rather than have them rely on grades for motivation? #LearnLAP
Question. How do you all challenge the idea that students should be motivated by grades because adults are motivated by salary/pay? Something I have been wrestling with to answer. #learnlap
I will add that he is an extremely talented debator, and he was not being disrespectful. He has a point. Hard to make the point about grades when it is all some of these kids hear. #learnlap
A6: Remove grades whenever possible. Replace with high quality feedback. This will be most effective when entire systems are working toward this goal and not just individuals. #LearnLAP
A6. Stop giving them grades and give them timely, specific and relevant feedback to help them learn and grow. So many kids think grades define who they are as a person an F doesn’t just mean a failing grade, it means you are a failure. Sad, but true for many. #learnlap
A6: I highly recommend @thegridmethod which is student paced learning. @RaeHughart is amazing. You should follow her if you have not already. #learnlap
A6: students help co-construct criteria; teacher focuses on effort and gives time to improve after feedback has been provided (by self, peers, and teacher) #learnlap
A6: Opportunities to rewrite for quality. Provide meaningful feedback without a quantity on the page. Give space for experimentation and peer feedback. My students know I am looking for "Mastery of skill" not "Completion of task". #LearnLAP#MasteryOverCompletion
Unfortunately, many Ts perpetuate the power of grades since they are accustomed to "hiding" behind them. Pedagogical laziness since it's easier to slap a grade on something than to provide thoughtful, meaningful feedback!! #LearnLAP
Q6: For some, grades are a huge extrinsic motivator. Many of those students are focused on the grade rather than the knowledge. What are some ways that we can motivate our students intrinsically, rather than have them rely on grades for motivation? #LearnLAP
Q7: It’s been said, “It’s not about the final product but the journey.” How do we make students care about the process rather than the grade? How do you inspire students to take it upon themselves to continue learning once the class is done? #LearnLAP
I've been using Khan for that purpose. When I see Ss waving something off on their homework or missed on another assessment, I assign it in Khan & Khan sends them an email that can also go to the Ps. Then I can watch to see if they take care of the gap. #learnlap
A6: for the ones who focus on grades, I ask “What feels better, a good grade or knowing you did the best you could to learn the material? Which will last longer? The grade or the skills?” The grade never wins in that conversation #LearnLAP
A7: By implementing Problem Based Learning (PBL) students will be invested because they are working on a solution to a real world problem that they care about. Monitor the learning throughout the project and be the facilitator helping to guide the students to a solution #LearnLAP
I always tell my kids that I get paid the same no matter how hard I try at my job or how well I do. I CHOOSE to work hard for them because they're worth it & I care about trying my best for them! That clicks. They give me their best effort 99% of the time! #LearnLAP
A6: I had a student last semester tell me this, ‘You say learning is more important than grades. That sounds nice, but that is not what my parents think. What about colleges? I’ll change when the system says learning is more important.’ #LearnLAP
A7. I’m lucky to be in the unique position that my electives are pass/fail. Without specific grades, kids actually flourish and take more risks than they would if numbers were attached to their work. #learnLAP
Q6. I have seen large project based assignment motivate students because the sense of accomplishment they feel when they complete it. Planning a relatable PBL is one idea. #LearnLAP
Q6: For some, grades are a huge extrinsic motivator. Many of those students are focused on the grade rather than the knowledge. What are some ways that we can motivate our students intrinsically, rather than have them rely on grades for motivation? #LearnLAP
Unfortunately, many Ts perpetuate the power of grades since they are accustomed to "hiding" behind them. Pedagogical laziness since it's easier to slap a grade on something than to provide thoughtful, meaningful feedback!! #LearnLAP
And that is when you ensure what you have control over- YOUR room-is based off standards, not grades. Then teach your Ss and colleagues to advocate for better in the Ed system. Systems can be changed, but it takes passionate people #LearnLAP
#LearnLAP A7: The way to make Ss care about the journey is to offer reassessment. If all you care about (grade) is the final product..and they only get 1 shot at it, you've told exactly what to care about..and it's not the journey. MAKE IT A JOURNEY..and they'll care about it.
As I teach the same kids from 6th-8th grades, the kids definitely have noticed I care a whole lot less about the GRADE this year. Hopefully they see I'm continuing my own learning! #LearnLAP
A6: Wait. Wait. I read a book about that. Ummm.... it was called. Yeah! "Assessment 3.0: Throw out your gradebook and inspire learning." Great stuff. #learnlap
A7: This one gets to the heart of real teaching/learning! The continuation of learning is the continued practice of learned skill. Show them meaning, value, application and it will continue with them. I use algebra still because a T showed me why it mattered. #LearnLAP
That's a very good question! But I think if an educator's motivation is solely their pay, sooner or later they'll just find something else to do. IMO the pay is really not why great educators do what they do. #LearnLAP
A5 Sometimes the Learning themselves can be the motivation when it's something they really want to learn the skills for 😀 My students will work hard to learn all the functions in an app and write a test to become a Student Ambassador with a badge of course #learnlap
A7: We discusses this in #4OCFpln today. I can check 1:1 through informal and conversation to see if they “get it” in the classroom without “grading” a worksheet. #learnlap
A7: Perhaps a strategy here is to encourage Ss to become creators rather than consumers of content. Instead of "disposable assignments," ask them to create authentic products that can contribute to future learning. #LearnLAP
I just read "The End of Average", which addresses this topic @ltoddrose. It's a great read! We live in a world of contradictory messages! @mr_hayes#LearnLAP
A7: I teach a lot of science and alot of labs. I reassure that the end result of their lab is not as important as the lab skills I want them to learn, i.e., how to use a pipette correctly. Science is all about failing and learning and retrying. #learnlap
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I have had this conversation many times with my students. Most of whom are much happier pursuing their passions in college rather than test scores and GPAs.
#LEARNING as the focus can do both when given the opportunity and environment to flourish. #LearnLAP
A7: delete the word -DONE. it’s relative and subjective. Set an expectation for failure and growth from the beginning. We can always improve. It worked...great...now improve it. I wrote it...great...improve it. #LearnLAP
I work in an amazing district with Standards-based grading k-5. We focus on the objective, CONSTANTLY. We start with the Obj, we revisit the obj, you are done with that learning cycle when you have MASTERED that obj. #LearnLAP
Q6: For some, grades are a huge extrinsic motivator. Many of those students are focused on the grade rather than the knowledge. What are some ways that we can motivate our students intrinsically, rather than have them rely on grades for motivation? #LearnLAP
They really do. It’s all about learning now. I hope we never go back to grades. The kids’ work has far surpassed what it did when they got grades. #LearnLAP
A6: Focus on growth mindset. When Ss see their progress they are motivated to keep going. "It's not WHEN you learn, it's THAT you learn." We also re-do STEM activities to see growth. The winning team rarely wins twice. "Sometimes you win... Sometimes you learn." #LearnLAP
No. I use 2 versions in a class (we have 2 person tables) so they get the other (same content but different questions and layout). I also have a 3rd, 4th version if necessary. #LearnLAP
A7: A professor I had told me that she knows it is college and that most Ss only care about their GPA, but she was happy that I focused on learning and growing in terms of my math skills. #learnlap
A6 Students really appreciate Shout Outs for achievement, my students also like being point leader and receiving a special avatar to signify this (status) #learnlap
A7. Truly helping students understand that you learn more from mistakes. The struggle is were learning really takes place. We believe it to be true in life, but forget to preach it in school. #LearnLAP
Q7: It’s been said, “It’s not about the final product but the journey.” How do we make students care about the process rather than the grade? How do you inspire students to take it upon themselves to continue learning once the class is done? #LearnLAP
Q8: "Feedback should focus on what's most important for the child.” Feedback can be just as motivating as a grade, but far more helpful. What do you feel is the best way to provide personalized feedback to enhance learning? #LearnLAP
A7: I think this circles back to the passion conversation we started with - if they see a use for it in life (or we get really lucky and they’re just genuinely interested!) they’ll keep thinking about it, which will lead to some googling, which may end in some learning! #LearnLAP
Q7: It’s been said, “It’s not about the final product but the journey.” How do we make students care about the process rather than the grade? How do you inspire students to take it upon themselves to continue learning once the class is done? #LearnLAP
Look no further than in our own teaching ranks. How many teachers/professors emerged from grad school w/ perfect 4.0 GPAs yet still cannot translate their expertise to a classroom of Ss? Grades do not reflect mastery. #LearnLAP
A7: @mr_middle_2 comment reminded me that I survey my Ss regularly and tell them that what they tell me about their experience directs me in how to change the course and what I should learn. When they see me learning and applying they buy in more. #learnlap
YES! I teach Kinders and am adjunct at a community college. Even w/my adult learners I focus on the LEARNING, not the grade. I do pre-grades, retakes, whatever it takes for them to LEARN the material! #LearnLAP
A7. I've learned that students take home and discuss more at home than they let on. Make learning an experience they want to share! If they are engaged and interested, they will continue the learning! #LearnLAP
Teachers chase the grade too on evaluations...how many look for the learning that could take place from the different frameworks? Instead we look for that NUMBER #LearnLAP
A8 Feedback from Ts and peers is so important! The criteria we use is "kind, specific, and helpful". The Ts teach the students what that looks like/sounds like and utilize it daily. #LearnLAP
Q7: It’s been said, “It’s not about the final product but the journey.” How do we make students care about the process rather than the grade? How do you inspire students to take it upon themselves to continue learning once the class is done? #LearnLAP
No student is beyond our reach... it is how we motivate and grade them that will define their educational outcome. As educators, we need to join forces to brainstorm and facilitate ways we can make all kids successful in his/her own right. #LearnLAP
A8: It was all in the question...You must personalize feedback. We all love the staff meeting when the group is given info meant for one person. DO NOT do that to the kids. #learnlap
Agreed. As a higher ed T, I emphasize this all the time with Ss and other Ts. We have to get away from the prescriptive formulaic mindset of grades and back to a concept of demonstration of mastery. #LearnLAP
A8: Ok. I know this sounds really out there, but stay with me here. For me, talking to the student one-on-one is the best way to provide feedback. #learnlap
A8 Digital tools can be so helpful for this. Ss can get feedback specific feedback based on their answer. Often I also type addtional personal feedabck to some Ss. @Socrative@goformative and @googleforms are great for this
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A7. We never stop learning! Everyday is a new learning experience if we keep our eyes and mind open to things! Keeping our minds open and asking questions, drives the curiosity! #learnlap
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Look no further than in our own teaching ranks. How many teachers/professors emerged from grad school w/ perfect 4.0 GPAs yet still cannot translate their expertise to a classroom of Ss? Grades do not reflect mastery. #LearnLAP
Q8: "Feedback should focus on what's most important for the child.” Feedback can be just as motivating as a grade, but far more helpful. What do you feel is the best way to provide personalized feedback to enhance learning? #LearnLAP
A8 Conferences w/ students about their work can be extremely powerful. Written comments on work when time or opportunity does not permit conversation #LearnLAP
I agree. The system needs to change. I work with students with special needs, and I’ve seen Ss become discouraged because they don’t get the grades. It is not a lack of effort. I’ll give you an example. Check out Jonathan Mooney: https://t.co/IGZiB26yxw#learnlap
A7: In our STEM classes, we grade the process, documentation, and reflections, not the end product. This has been a life saver for our gifted perfectionists. They have become creators, not consumers. #LearnLAP
A8: Most meaningful feedback method for me has been the most low-tech of all -- personal conferences. Having Ss discuss their intentions and their perception of their learning journey has been priceless! Metacognitive practice. #LearnLAP
YES! I love teaching the littles to give each other feedback! What better learning than to analyze the work of others. W/that comes SO MANY SEL skills! #LearnLAP
A8 I find students actually using the feedback they receive to improve is more of the challenge. They receive feedback digitally, in a conference and via video depending on the platform #learnlap
A7: if Ts emphasize the learning journey & the significance that we never stop learning, then our Ss will continue that on their own. I follow up with Ss after they’ve left & ask them about goals they had set & projects they were working on. #LearnLap#LoveLiteracyLearning
The kids started a friendly competition to see which post it they can earn! They even started sticking their post it’s in the see through pocket on the front of their folder to show their homeroom classmates how well they’re doing in math class! No negatives yet! #Learnlap
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Remember it’s not about the teaching, It's about the learning!!!! #LearnLAP
Q8: "Feedback should focus on what's most important for the child.” Feedback can be just as motivating as a grade, but far more helpful. What do you feel is the best way to provide personalized feedback to enhance learning? #LearnLAP
Q8: Give the feedback before the grade. Write all over the assignment, but don't give it a score until they have had the opportunity to take in the feedback and make adjustments. #LearnLAP
Q8: "Feedback should focus on what's most important for the child.” Feedback can be just as motivating as a grade, but far more helpful. What do you feel is the best way to provide personalized feedback to enhance learning? #LearnLAP
Something I wrote that focuses on the process of learning and how students can better assess what they know/don't know
Color Coding Recall Attempts to Assess Learning
https://t.co/qfhAgH4XCL#LearnLAP
A8. Specific feedback is most important! Knowing exactly what went wrong is the easiest way to grow. Immediate feedback is also important. In the digital world, immediate feedback should be the norm for students. #LearnLAP
